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LX56 YVT

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,396 mi
Last recorded145,396 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 YVT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2021 145,396 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2020 132,070 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 120,302 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 112,558 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 109,861 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

N/S/F Tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under trays fitted

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 109,861 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust bracket off (7.1.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

N/S/F Tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under trays fitted

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 103,906 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 103,906 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 95,753 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 84,148 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 84,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 75,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jun 2012 66,930 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 55,850 miles

front discs worn.. o/s/f inner surface badly pitted

o/s/r tyre 0n 3mm

Fail 8 Jun 2011 55,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front discs worn.. o/s/f inner surface badly pitted

o/s/r tyre 0n 3mm

Pass 18 Jun 2010 44,388 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 32,110 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Leon?

Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,526
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
265,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,909
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25,884
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,706
Stop lamp not working 22,676
position lamp(s) not working 18,548
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LX56 YVT is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2006 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 85,374 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Leon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX56 YVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 20 years old, this Seat Leon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX56 YVT registered?

LX56 YVT is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 September 2006.

Is LX56 YVT safe to buy?

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